Wednesday, October 29, 2014

12:28 PM

Gov. Scott Walker opened up a 7-point lead on Dem rival Mary Burke in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.

The survey found 50 percent of likely voters backed Walker, while 43 percent supported Burke. That's a change from two weeks ago, when the two were tied at 47-apiece among likely voters.

Among registered voters, it was Walker 46, Burke 45. Poll director Charles Franklin said the contrast in the numbers for likely voters vs. registered voters underscores how important turnout is and more Walker voters are saying they're likely to turn out Tuesday than Burke voters.

The poll also found 43 percent of likely voters backed Republican Brad Schimel in the AG's race, while 39 percent supported Dem Susan Happ. Among registered voters, it was tied at 40-apiece.

Two weeks ago, the race was tied at 42 among likely voters.

The survey of 1,409 registered voters was conducted Thursday through Sunday. The sample included 1,164 likely voters. The margin of error for registered voters was plus or minus 2.7 percentage points, while it was 3 percentage points for likely voters.